Benjamin R. Beckstead

YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

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CRD#: 7963492

Professional summary

Benjamin Robert Beckstead is a registered financial advisor currently at YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Newport Beach, California and CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) Licensed insurance agent; Not investment-related; Newport Beach, CA, 92660; Insurance sales; Implementation of insurance recommendations; 5 hours per month, 0 during trading hours; Licensed insurance agent

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 14, 2024 - Present

YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 5120 Birch Street Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 124298

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Current

September 15, 2026 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5120 Birch Street Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

RIA

CRD#: 310873

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

California
(11/14/2024)

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Exams

What does exam status mean?

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Status Unavailable

Passed: 9/27/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 428-7600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

152

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (8/26/2026)

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/31/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	23,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 15,224,527,279

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/22/2026	Cover Page	Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/02/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Benjamin R. Beckstead

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Benjamin Robert Beckstead's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

YOSEMITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CW ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Passed: 9/27/2024

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

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